The United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship Programme, offering Nigerian professionals and university academics an opportunity to undertake fully funded fellowships in the UK.
Applications for the programme opened on July 28, 2026, and will close at 4:00 p.m. BST on August 25, 2026.
The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals and university academics from eligible Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria. Successful applicants will spend between six weeks and three months in the UK, depending on the fellowship category.
Announcing the programme on X, the UK in Nigeria urged eligible candidates to submit their applications before the deadline.
“Applications are currently open for the #CommonwealthFellowships 2026/27! Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals and Academic Fellowships for PhD-holding university staff. Open to candidates from all Commonwealth countries till 25 August 26.”
